U.S. Naval warships shell Mariana Islands during World War II

Three U.S. Light Cruisers moving in a line off the coast of an island in the Marianas during World War 2. Two Bogue class escort aircraft carriers (CVE). A warship in camouflage paint. Sailors sunbathing on deck of battleship as Kingfisher scout plane catapults next to them. The Kingfisher flying low over the water. Flak filled sky. A United States Navy Fletcher-class destroyer warship (DD) in camouflage, passes. Heavy smoke billowing from land targets. Light Cruiser firing at shore. Sailors loading and firing gun aboard ship. Firing from triple gun turret aboard battleship. Smoke rising from heavy bombardment on shore.